4 a.m. wake up for a 5 a.m. Masters swim class.
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And forgetting to start the coffee pot before said Masters swim.
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Or calculating intervals in your head—5 a.m. (or any time) is too early for math.
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Kick boards that look like they've been chewed on.
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Or ones that have actually been chewed on...
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Not paying attention and hitting your arm on the pool coping.
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Not paying attention and hitting your forehead on the pool coping.
Catching a heel on the lane line.
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How will people believe that I actually swam?
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Dry, crackly chlorine hair and skin.
Raccoon eyes from goggles that are too tight.
Chafed armpits. #bodyglideFTW
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Your Next TriathlonShowing up to the pool and all the lanes are taken.
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When you go to ask someone if they'll split the lane with you, and you talk to their flip turn instead.
Sharing a lane with someone faster than you. #bruisedego
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Your Next TriathlonLosing track of your set and swimming longer than prescribed.
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No, I will not see the bright side.
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Fins that are two sizes too small.
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Fins that are two sizes too big.
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Or tearing your new triathlon wetsuit with a fingernail.
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Or really any other dumb triathlon question.
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Your Next TriathlonWhen there's no hot water in the locker room shower.
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And the long, cold walk from the locker room to the pool.
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Your Next TriathlonLosing your goggles after diving in.
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FOGGY GOGGLES.
Getting kicked in the face during the swim start.
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Swimming against the current. (Both equally as difficult.)
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Your Next TriathlonFollowing a group of swimmers and going way off course.
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Buoys that look like they never get any closer.
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Your Next TriathlonThe lightheaded feeling as you run up the beach/ramp after a long swim.
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I swear I haven't been drinking.
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When you don't expect the water to be THAT cold. #polarplunge
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Your Next TriathlonLast minute changes to the swim course.
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When the pool is closed without any prior notice.
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Staring at that black line for hours each week.
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This is my thrilled face.
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The taste of salt water that never goes away.
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Gel burps. Enough said.
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Your Next TriathlonWHEN SOMETHING TOUCHES YOUR FOOT AND NOBODY IS AROUND.
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GET IT OFF. GET IT OFF.
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